chattels: SANAA, Yemen - The consumption and cultivation of khat, a plant chewed from its stimulating effect, is an ancient tradition in Yemeni culture and is widely used at various social occasions and events.

chattels: gimme sum dat khat :)

[05:58:19 PM] chattels: According to khat consumers, chewing the plant makes them feel euphoric and energized. It also increases their ability to focus and carry out their daily work.

These characteristics have made the plant popular and consumed extensively. Although it is grown locally, the amount on the market has been reduced as a result of the current blockade on Yemen and a fuel shortage.
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These factors have increased the near-constant demand. Despite documented health risks associated with khat, international organizations do not consider it an addictive substance. chattels: rudaw.net/english/middlee... http://rudaw.net/english/middleeast/13072015 chattels: Catha edulis (khat, qat[1]) is a flowering plant native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Among communities from these areas, khat chewing has a history as a social custom dating back thousands of years.[2] chattels: Khat contains a monoamine alkaloid called cathinone, an amphetamine-like stimulant, which is said to cause excitement, loss of appetite and euphoria. In 1980, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified it as a drug of abuse that can produce mild-to-moderate psychological dependence (less than tobacco or alcohol),[3] although WHO does not consider khat to be seriously addictive. [2] The plant has been targeted by anti-drug organizations such as the DEA. [4] It is a controlled substance in some countries, such as Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States (de facto), while its production, sale, and consumption are legal in other nations, including Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia and Yemen.[5] chattels: The khat plant is known by a variety of names, such as qat and gat in Yemen, qaat and jaad in Somalia, and chat in Ethiopia.[2] It is also known as jimma in the Oromo language. Khat has been grown for use as a stimulant for centuries in the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. There, chewing khat predates the use of coffee and is used in a similar social context.[2] chattels: Its fresh leaves and tops are chewed or, less frequently, dried and consumed as tea, to achieve a state of euphoria and stimulation; it also has anorectic side effects. The leaves or the soft part of the stem can be chewed with either chewing gum or fried peanuts to make it easier to chew. chattels: In other countries, outside of its core area of growth and consumption, khat is sometimes chewed at parties or social functions. It may also be used by farmers and labourers for reducing physical fatigue or hunger, and by drivers and students for improving attention. Within the counter-culture segments of the elite population in Kenya, khat (referred to locally as veve or miraa) is used to counter the effects of a hangover or binge drinking, similar to the use of the coca leaf in South America. chattels: Khat consumption induces mild euphoria and excitement, similar to that conferred by strong coffee.[2] Individuals become very talkative under the influence of the plant. The effects of oral administration of cathinone occur more rapidly than the effects of amphetamine pills; roughly 15 minutes as compared to 30 minutes in amphetamine. Khat can induce manic behaviours and hyperactivity, similar in effects to those produced by amphetamine.[19] chattels: The use of khat results in constipation. Dilated pupils (mydriasis) are prominent during khat consumption, reflecting the sympathomimetic effects of the drug, which are also reflected in increased heart rate and blood pressure. lonegunman: ‹@chattels› have been invited many time;s to go to hooka partie;s in deaerborn mi, they mix kat and tobaccco smoke dens all over the place he!!er chattels: Withdrawal symptoms that may follow occasional use include mild depression and irritability. Withdrawal symptoms that may follow prolonged khat use include lethargy, mild depression, nightmares, and slight tremor. Khat is an effective anorectic (causes loss of appetite). Long-term use can precipitate: negative impact on liver function, permanent tooth darkening (of a greenish tinge), susceptibility to ulcers, and diminished sex drive. lonegunman: here no kidding ! chattels: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kha... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khat chattels: ‹@lonegunman› never heard of it before now chattels: I am a " google genius " :) lonegunman: ‹@chattels› good evening ,,, hamtramick mich was a ver large polis communiyt here . now a very large population from yemin are her chattels: met someone today that referred to their children as " googles ", i.e., " know it alls " :) Winnerdinar: ‹@chattels› hello chattels your so funny and brilliant lonegunman: ‹@chattels› well you should have asked me unfortunetly not maty mood altering drugs dont know about and not proud !! to go on record chattels: ‹@lonegunman› i have lived a " full life " myself :) lonegunman: ‹@chattels› lol who has'nt chattels: ‹@Winnerdinar› Glad to see you back and please know how very sorry I am for your recent loss and sadness chattels: ‹@Winnerdinar› very kind and generous words from you sczin11: HUGEsczin11: Iranian airspace open before the Iraqi aircraft after a 35-year hiatus lonegunman: ‹@chattels› just still hanging on here, hoping i have not hitched my wagon too a dead horse ! sczin11: Al-Zubaidi: Near the signing of an important contract for the construction of ports and docks in Basra BAGHDAD - Batool al-Hassani He said Transport Minister Baqir al-Zubaidi, the signing of contracts is very important in the construction of new berths and ports in the province of Basra. This comes at a time when the ministry obtained the approval of the Iranian counterpart to open its airspace to Iraqi aircraft after a 35-year hiatus. Zubaidi said in a ministry statement received »Sabah» copy of it: that «in the era of former minister of transport project breaker northern and southern waves held», indicating that »one of which was completed by 100 percent, and the other is the completion rate which did not exceed 3 percent, having shocked the budget shown to be free of the money we had to resort to currency », adding that« the ministry will set up in the coming days, a conference of ports in Basra, and will announce the signing of a very important contracts in the construction of new berths and the ports of Basra »is noteworthy that the Ministry of Transport and developed in April of 2010 the foundation stone for the project Faw port that contains, according to the basic designs developed by the consulting firm Italian on the container terminal 39 thousand meters long, and a berth last a length of 2,000 meters, as well as an arena for containers with an area of more than one million m 2, and other yard multi-purpose area of 600 thousand m2, while the total energy the maximum capacity of the port 99 million tons per year. In the meantime, media adviser to the Ministry of Adnan al-Jubouri said Transport Minister said he met the Minister of Transport and Housing Iranian Abbas Okhunda, and agreed to open Iranian airspace in front of the Iraqi aircraft toward East Asia and all destinations that require passage through these spheres. Jubouri said in a statement »Sabah» that the Iraqi aircraft were wrapped around the Iranian airspace in order to be able to get to those states and capitals. He added that this ste chattels: ‹@lonegunman› i share your sentiment as a " paranoid optimist "sczin11: READ MORE wealthwatch.world/showthr... http://wealthwatch.world/showthread.php?tid=1068 lonegunman: ‹@chattels› paranoid ! lol disciple7: I just read that Maliki article 3 times and I loved every second of it.. lonegunman: we are just spectator's

sczin11: ‹@disciple7› IT GETS BETTER THE FOURTH TIME

lonegunman: what a circus cant make this up ! lol

sczin11: IF YOU HAVENT SEEN IT YET, I HAD AN INTERESTING CHAT EARLY THIS AM, WITH A SPECIAL GUEST... ME... YES, A CHAT WITH MYSELF:) wealthwatch.world/showthr... http://wealthwatch.world/showthread.php?tid=1056

chattels: ‹@sczin11› it was the only intelligent conversation that you have had today,right ? :)

sczin11: ‹@chattels› BETWEEN U N MICHELLE..O SO WITTY :)

chattels: ‹@sczin11› i am not so tired anymore as you may have noticed that i have curtailed my research time and posting significantly of late

sczin11: ‹@chattels› THATS OK...WE ALL NEED TO BREAK ONCE IN A WHILE..BUT, DONT GO ON HIATIS FROM HERE...PLEASE..W VALUE UR INPUT

chattels: ‹@sczin11› a little bit of " wet blanket " goes a long way, but thank you for your generous speech